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CEF donates grant money to schools

CEF donates grant money to schools

The Columbus Education Foundation supported some of the local teachers at schools in Columbus after donating grant money to a pair of teachers through their “Classroom Grant” Program. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

LCRA, city award $50K grant to Weimar VFD for updated safety gear

LCRA, city award $50K grant to Weimar VFD for updated safety gear

WEIMAR – A $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar will enable the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department to buy new breathing equipment to help protect its first responders from smoke and dangerous gases at emergency scenes. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Pictured from left are Melissa Parker, Julie Prause, Judi Johnson and Jack Johnson standing on the Opera House stage. Courtesy photo

Wintermann Foundation donates $20K to ‘Save Our Opera House’

Jack and Judi Johnson handed Julie Prause, President of the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, $20,000 for the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign. This contribution triggered another $20,000 in matching funds for a total of $40,000. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Ladies Night Out a Success

Ladies Night Out a Success

Annual event packs out downtown Columbus 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake lights up the night

Eagle Lake lights up the night

EAGLE LAKE – The residents of Eagle Lake got to see the streets of their downtown area lit up as the town held its Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Sewer rates to be tracked, budget amended at City Council

Sewer rates to be tracked, budget amended at City Council

COLUMBUS – When the city begins their sewer averaging program on Dec. 15 to determine next year’s rates, the council suggested having a sample of the rates from this year to compare the rate change for residents. This topic and several others were addressed at the Dec. 11 regular meeting. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Commissioners Court approves installment of connection cables, selects dates for 2024

Commissioners Court approves installment of connection cables, selects dates for 2024

COLUMBUS – The Commissioners Court’s Dec. 11 meeting featured several decisions for the court including the installation of connection cables by two separate companies and deciding the 2024 dates for court meetings. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

CORRECTION

In last week’s coverage of the election filing deadline on the front page, it was incorrectly recorded that the incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 had pulled out of the race. This is incorrect as Justice Donald Clark is running for reelection to complete Justice Frances Truchard’s term after filling in following Truchard’s passing. 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake lights up the night

Eagle Lake lights up the night

Eagle Lake lights up the night 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

Ladies Night Out a Success

Ladies Night Out a Success

Ladies Night Out a Success 12/13/2023 12:00 AM

The Holidays Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

The Holidays Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

12/06/2023 04:48 PM

Several schools decorated floats for the parade featuring students, teachers and administrators. See more photos on 16. Citizen | Trenton Whiting

A bright city spirit

Columbus holds second Lighted Christmas Parade 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

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Texas Digital Opportunity Plan reaches public comment period

The Texas Broadband Development Office has released its draft of the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan for public comment. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

The Holiday Show opens Dec. 9 in Fayetteville

Arts for Rural Texas recognizes the artistic vision and ingenuity of creative people from around the region. Every year, ARTS opens its doors to celebrate the talents of the surrounding communities. The nonprofit’s annual Holiday Show provides an opportunity for creatives to showcase their work at ARTS’ Ross Gallery and promises to be filled with originality and expression. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Greenhand Quiz L to R: Kim Rubio, Ruby Alamilla, Cullen Schimcek, Hunter Shupak, Collin Morrison, Ashlyn Villanueva, Amanda Spacek (Advisor), Madelyn Rerich, and Fernando Gonzalez Courtesy photos

Weimar FFA competes at Sam Houston LDEs

Weimar FFA members competed at the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Events (LDEs) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville on Dec. 1 to Dec. 2. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award

Molina receives Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award

GRAPEVINE – Alyssa Molina, MD, MPH, was awarded the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Public Health Award during TAFP’s Annual Session and Primary Care Summit in Grapevine on Nov. 11. The award recognizes individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to the public health of Texas. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Rural Nonprofit Networking group to meet soon

Rural Nonprofit Networking group to meet soon

LA GRANGE – The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and surrounding counties. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Operation Christmas Child with Faith Academy

Operation Christmas Child with Faith Academy

In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, the Faith Academy Families came together to collect over 117 Operation Christmas Child boxes, bringing joy and hope to children in need around the world. The National Junior Honor Society hosted the collection at Faith Academy. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

City manager position remains vacant after vote

City manager position remains vacant after vote

WEIMAR – During the Nov. 30 Weimar City Council special meeting, the Council entered executive session to discuss city manager interviews as listed on the budget. When they returned from executive session, the courtesy video operator for the city YouTube page had already left before a resident, Gary Cernoch, delivered a speech prior to an action vote to appoint Reed Jones as manager. The appointment was voted down after a 2-3 decision, continuing to leave a vacant position that has not been filled since June 15. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Filing deadline for 2024 elections on Dec. 11

Filing deadline for 2024 elections on Dec. 11

There are several county offices up for election in March 2024 as the county enters campaign and election season. For those looking to run for one of the several offices available in the county, the filing period ends on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.  12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Mayor Kelley invited Santa to the event for children in attendance to get photo opportunities. Citizen | Trenton Whiting

Eagle Lake lights up downtown for Christmas

EAGLE LAKE – The city got its town square area ready for the holiday season with an official Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1. With several city officials and leaders present, the event featured hot dogs, snacks and a short speech by Mayor Tim Kelley before the official lighting. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM